AUSTRALIA ZOO NEWS

NOVEMBER - 2009

Can you guess what these two very cute, but very strange looking creatures are?
Here are a few hints. They are from the dense forests of South East Asia, they love fruit and they smell like pop-corn! Still not sure?
Introducing Australia Zoo's two...

Nature is such a beautiful thing, but it becomes even more exceptional when you see the smiles it brings to people's faces. This is something staff at Australia Zoo are lucky enough to experience on a daily basis. A particular moment that will...

Steve Irwin Day 2009 went off like a frog in a sock with thousands of fellow conservationists from around the world joining forces to KHAKI IT and remember the one and only Crocodile Hunter.
The celebrations began on November 14 with the annual...

Terri fell in love with the truest and bluest Aussie that ever lived. Her honeymoon was spent jumping crocs, setting traps and camping out under the stars of Steve's beloved country. It wasn't long before Terri too, fell in love with the rich, rare...

Crikey! Australia Zoo was named Major Tourist Attraction for 2009 at the Queensland Tourism Awards held in Brisbane, and now joins the Hall of Fame after receiving the recognition for the third year in a row.
The Queensland Tourism Awards...

Crikey! Bindi and Robert Irwin were named 'Biggest Greenies' at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards held in Melbourne last night.
The two young Wildlife Warriors were recognized for their conservation efforts and for shining a light on what kids...

It has been almost one year to the date when staff at Australia's newest and largest wildlife hospital officially celebrated the opening of their brand new facilities.
The Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors - Australian Wildlife Hospital will...

Australia Zoo wants Wildlife Warriors around the globe to be part of the fun and celebrations on Steve Irwin Day. So, we're streaming the event LIVE online at www.australiazoo.tv!
The live stream kicks-off at 10:30am (AEST) from the Crocoseum where...

WWE Superstar Edge will do his part to KHAKI IT this Steve Irwin Day, as he joins Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin in officially opening the celebrations on Sunday 15 November.
"We all know there was only one Steve Irwin. I will do what I can to help...

To celebrate Steve Irwin Day on 15 November, Wildlife Warriors around the world have started fundraising for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors conservation projects.
From Australia to New York, the UK, New Zealand, Canada and Brazil, people of all...

Meet Yoddah and Pasang, our two very cheeky male Red Pandas.
Yoddah and Pasang joined the Zoo family in April this year. Our boys have certainly settled in very well and are great hosts for our daily encounters.
Everyday at Australia Zoo, our...

With Steve Irwin Day just around the corner, the Khaki Army at Australia Zoo have put together some simple tips on how you can KHAKI IT and become a Wildlife Warrior!
The message is clear for Steve Irwin Day on 15 November - Khaki is more than a...

The Steve Irwin Day Free Trip competition went off like a frog in a sock! On the final day of voting, there were nearly 40 video entries from all around the globe, all competing for the trip of a lifetime! And every entrant showed Australia Zoo all...